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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Thur, 24 Oct"
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published: "2024-10-24T05:49:27"
updated: "2024-10-24T05:49:29"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Thur, 24 Oct

**Author:** John Whiffin
**Date:** 2024-10-14
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 24 October 2024, 07:49 SAST · Updated 24 October 2024, 07:49 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crossword-24-oct-2024/)

## Across

- **A1.** Rocklike substance made up of marine calcareous material (5)
- **A5.** Projection on a revolving shaft (3)
- **A6.** Cast or fling (5)
- **A8.** Area enclosed by seating (5)
- **A9.** Mountains (5)

## Down

- **D2.** Pigment of fine clay with an iron oxide (5)
- **D3.** Less common (5)
- **D4.** Amid (5)
- **D6.** Label (3)
- **D7.** Used to be (3)